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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T006538

Tsume shogi #6538: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has rook, gold, silver, 2 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7b. The solution uses 3 drops. Every one of your moves must give check, and White always chooses the reply that lasts longest.

Difficulty ★★★☆☆ · tap a piece, then a square. Pieces in your hand can be dropped.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ S*8c — Drop a silver on 8c, check.
  2. △ K-6a — The king escapes to 6a.
  3. ▲ G*5a — Drop a gold on 5a, check.
  4. △ Kx5a — The king takes on 5a.
  5. ▲ R*4a — Drop a rook on 4a, check.
  6. △ K-5b — The king escapes to 5b.
  7. ▲ +B-4b — The horse moves to 4b — checkmate.

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